PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoFrom thunder to silence: Cochlear implantation for bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss after lightning strikeLightning-strike-induced bilateral profound hearing loss is a viable indication for cochlear implantation; clinicians encountering such rare trauma cases should consider CI evaluation without delay, though this single case report cannot inform protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoPrecision correction of the GJB2 c.235delC mutation by prime editing in vitroDemonstrating precise in vitro correction of the most prevalent hereditary deafness mutation with prime editing advances the gene therapy pipeline for a condition that currently has no curative treatment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoBrexanolone, a First-In-Class Neurosteroid Medication: Mechanism of Action, Clinical, and Translational ScienceWhile brexanolone has minimal direct relevance to audiology, understanding neurosteroid mechanisms may have peripheral interest for researchers studying central auditory processing or ototoxicity (medication-related hearing damage).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoSnakebite-associated audiological sequelae: Rethinking care pathways in African health systemsAudiologists working in or with African health systems should be aware that snakebite envenomation can cause hearing complications; advocate for audiology screening in snakebite follow-up pathways where applicable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoA Comparative Analysis of a Perceptual Hearing Loss Assessment Dataset and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Core Sets for Hearing LossCurrent perceptual hearing loss assessment datasets may not fully capture ICF-defined functional and participation domains — audiologists should consider supplementing standard evaluations with patient-reported outcome measures addressing daily-life functioning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIdentifying central positional vertigo to prevent diagnostic pitfalls: A case series and review of literatureClinicians evaluating positional vertigo should maintain a low threshold for neuroimaging when atypical features are present, as central causes can mimic BPPV and carry serious risk if misdiagnosed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoAuditory function in pediatric idiopathic nephrotic syndrome: Correlations with disease severity and corticosteroid burdenAudiologists seeing pediatric patients with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome should be aware of a potential association between disease severity, corticosteroid burden, and hearing dysfunction — routine audiological monitoring in this population may be warranted, pending...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAuditory Working Memory Mediates the Relationship Between Musical Sophistication and Speech-In-Noise PerceptionNo immediate practice change — this mechanistic finding about auditory working memory as a mediator is scientifically informative but does not yet translate to a clinical intervention audiologists should adopt.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoPostural Instability and Fall Risk in Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Posturography and Video Head Impulse TestAudiologists and vestibular specialists should consider vestibular function testing in patients with type 2 diabetes, particularly those with known diabetic complications, as this population shows measurable postural instability and elevated fall risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoHigh-resolution intraoperative guide for cochlear implant surgery using optical coherence tomographyPreliminary evidence supports OCT as an intraoperative guidance tool for cochlear implant electrode insertion, but clinical adoption awaits larger controlled trials confirming improved outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoHealth and disability assessment in individuals with hearing loss: a longitudinal study using WHODAS 2.0Audiologists should consider WHODAS 2.0 as a longitudinal outcome measure alongside audiometric testing to capture the functional and disability impact of hearing aid fitting over time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoWhat has been researched about implicit memory in speech-language-hearing pathology? A scoping reviewUnderstanding the role of implicit memory in hearing and communication disorders could open new avenues for rehabilitation strategies, particularly for patients who struggle with traditional learning-based approaches.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoNetwork analysis of the tinnitus functional index (TFI)Network analysis findings may inform refinement of TFI subscale interpretation, but clinicians should continue using the validated full TFI without modification until revised scoring guidelines are published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoComparative safety signals of carboplatin and cisplatin in lung cancer: a pharmacovigilance study based on FAERSAudiologists monitoring patients on platinum-based chemotherapy should note that cisplatin carries a stronger ototoxicity signal than carboplatin per this database study, reinforcing existing monitoring guidelines — no immediate practice change beyond current ASHA/AAA...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoUsing cortical auditory-evoked potential responses to verify the objective benefit of aural rehabilitation in adult cochlear implant usersCAEPs show promise as an objective tool for verifying rehabilitation benefit in adult CI users; audiologists working in CI programs may consider integrating CAEP measurement into outcomes tracking, though broader validation is still needed before routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoRadiation-induced cavernous malformation arising within vestibular schwannoma manifesting as subarachnoid hemorrhage: Case report and literature reviewAudiologists managing patients with vestibular schwannoma treated by radiation should be aware that delayed radiation-induced vascular complications are rare but can be life-threatening — urgent neurosurgical referral is warranted if treated patients present with sudden severe...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoRepetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Dizziness, Balance, and Postural Stability in Adult Patients With Chronic Peripheral Vestibular Dizzinessare too preliminary to recommend rTMS as a routine clinical intervention for chronic peripheral vestibular dizziness; await replication in larger controlled trials before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoExploring the Relationship Between Hearing Status, Cognitive Function, and Neurological Symptom Burden: The Impact of Hearing Aids on Veteran HealthIf the study shows hearing aid use is associated with better cognitive and neurological outcomes in veterans, audiologists serving this population should prioritize early hearing aid fitting and counseling on cognitive benefits — but causality cannot be confirmed from an...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoQuantifying Classification Exposure Dose From the Pilot Veteran Military Occupational and Environmental Assessment ToolAccurate occupational exposure classification is a foundational step for future epidemiological studies linking military noise and chemical exposures to hearing loss and vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoVision, hearing, and dementia in older adults receiving home care services: implications for optometric practiceAudiologists treating older home-care patients should routinely screen for co-occurring vision impairment and dementia, as dual sensory loss significantly compounds functional decline and requires coordinated care planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoTowards a standardized assessment of manual dexterity in hearing aid users using the ABILHAND questionnaireIf validated further, the ABILHAND questionnaire could offer audiologists a quick, standardized way to flag patients who may struggle with hearing aid handling, enabling earlier dexterity-targeted counseling or device selection.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoScreening for age-related hearing loss in general practice: feasibility, diagnostic Value, and subsequent care pathways-a pilot studyPrimary care hearing loss screening for adults 65+ appears feasible in general practice settings; audiologists should anticipate potential increases in referral volume if such screening pathways are adopted and prepare care pathway protocols accordingly.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoFrom ears to brain: understanding and measuring hearing lossFindings are preliminary and exploratory; no immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists should be aware of the growing evidence linking central auditory processing (how the brain interprets sound) to dementia diagnosis.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Clinical audiology·2mo agoWhat to Tell Audio Engineers About Equalizations for Their Hearing LossAudiologists counseling audio engineers or musicians should understand that standard hearing-aid frequency shaping based solely on audiogram targets may be inadequate for this population; fitting strategies should account for the critical listening demands and monitor-level...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAssociation between phonological processing skills and cochlear implant outcomes in adults with acquired hearing loss: a systematic reviewPre-implant phonological processing assessments may help predict cochlear implant speech recognition outcomes in adults with acquired hearing loss, but clinicians should await primary studies with standardized protocols before routinely adding these assessments to CI candidacy...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCardiogenic vertigo: clinical characteristics and predictors of long-term prognosisAudiologists seeing patients with unexplained vertigo should be alert to cardiac causes, but this retrospective study's prognostic predictors require prospective validation before changing referral or workup protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoLetter to the editor re: Sathya A, Nguyen TN, Klein P, et al. Endovascular vs surgical treatment of sigmoid sinus diverticulum causing pulsatile tinnitus: A systematic review. Interv Neuroradiol. 2024 Mar 22:15910199241231325Critical appraisal of systematic reviews on pulsatile tinnitus treatments helps refine the evidence base for a condition that is often underdiagnosed and mismanaged.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoStage-Related Sensory Integration Deficits and Fall Risk in Parkinson's DiseaseAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing Parkinson's patients should be aware that sensory integration deficits—including vestibular contributions—worsen with disease stage and independently elevate fall risk, supporting early vestibular screening in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIs Proton Therapy Superior to Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma?Audiologists counseling patients with vestibular schwannoma should be aware that the comparative effectiveness of proton therapy versus Gamma Knife is under active investigation; refer to neuro-otology or neurosurgery for treatment decisions until clearer evidence emerges.＋Save
